Wis. Stat. § 30.1255
Report on control of aquatic nuisance species
Redline — January 1, 2003 → current.View current text →
Current — January 1, 2009
As of January 1, 2003
(1) Definition. In this section, "aquatic nuisance species" means a nonindigenous species that threatens the diversity or abundance of native species or the ecological stability of infested waters or that threatens a commercial, agricultural, aquacultural or recreational activity dependent on infested waters.
(1) Definition. In this section, "aquatic nuisance species" means a nonindigenous species that threatens the diversity or abundance of native species or the ecological stability of infested waters or that threatens a commercial, agricultural, aquacultural or recreational activity dependent on infested waters.
(3) Biennial reports. (a) The department shall submit to the legislature biennial reports describing all of the following: 1. The current and potential economic and environmental impact of aquatic nuisance species on the waters of the state. 2. Potential strategies to control aquatic nuisance species. 3. Any geographical areas, public facilities or activities conducted in this state that need technical or financial assistance to reduce the environmental, public health or safety risk that may be caused by aquatic nuisance species. (b) The department shall submit the first report required under par. (a) before July 1, 1994, and shall submit subsequent reports before July 1 of each even-numbered year thereafter. Beginning with the report due before July 1, 2004, the department shall submit each report required under par. (a) as part of the corresponding biennial report under s. 23.22 (6) .
(3) Biennial reports. (a) The department shall submit to the legislature biennial reports describing all of the following: 1. The current and potential economic and environmental impact of aquatic nuisance species on the waters of the state. 2. Potential strategies to control aquatic nuisance species. 3. Any geographical areas, public facilities or activities conducted in this state that need technical or financial assistance to reduce the environmental, public health or safety risk that may be caused by aquatic nuisance species. (b) The department shall submit the report required under par. (a) before October 1 of each even-numbered year as part of the corresponding biennial report under s. 23.22 (6) .
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